Household Hazardous Waste Day In CF

Jul 25, 2013

Residents in Central Frontenac had an opportunity to rid themselves of various types of hazardous waste thanks to staff of Central Frontenac Township, many of whom volunteered their time to help an additional 11 staff from Drain All Limited, the company that collected paint, batteries, light tubes and bulbs, aerosols, acid, oil, and other hazardous household materials at the corner of Highway 7 and Road 38 in Sharbot Lake on July 20.

This was the seventh annual drop off day held in Central Frontenac and before 1:30pm more than 300 cars had already dropped off materials, which matched the total number of cars last year.

Steve Tebworth, the hazardous household waste coordinator with Drain All, said he expected a last minute rush, which could possibly see an additional 100 or so cars before the end of the collection day. He said he was pleased to see more and more residents every year taking advantage of the free service. He stressed the importance of giving residents the opportunity to drop off materials, which might otherwise go into landfill sites.

“It's important that these materials do not enter the water system and its great to see so many people making the effort necessary to protect the quality of the rivers and lakes, which are so numerous in this area.”